STRATEGIC PARTNERS

AHFA partners with multiple organizations who share similar missions to empower and engage youth in aviation. A complete list of our partners include:

AHFA

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Be at least 16 years old by 1 June of the flight training year.
  • Be enrolled in high school or homeschool during the flight training year.
  • Be a US citizen
  • Have no more than 5 powered flight hours 
  • 3.0 current Grade Point Average either with an unofficial GPA Transcript or a registrar/counselor verifiable memorandum.

Notes: 

  • No flight or aviation experience necessary (we teach you to fly!)  
  • No commitment or obligation to the Air Force  
  • *AFROTC Cadets may apply through their institutions
  • **Non-US Citizens regardless of residency status are ineligible to apply

 

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irmen from the 186th Air Refueling Wing sharpen their skills at the 188th Civil Engineer Regional Training Site
188th Wing
Video by Master Sgt. Jessica Wilson
Feb. 13, 2026 | 2:32
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B-roll footage of U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 186th Air Refueling Wing from Key Field Air National Guard Base participating in heavy equipment, electrical, water purification and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) training with the 188th Civil Engineer Regional Training Site at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Feb. 10, 2026. The regional training site provides hands-on instruction that allows Airmen to gain practical experience building and assembling expeditionary structures in support of contingency operations, strengthening overall mission readiness and Total Force capability. (U.S. Air Force video by Master Sgt. Jessica Wilson) More

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Resources

AHFA Locations & Training Partners

  • California Aeronautical University, CA 
  • Marion Military Institute, AL 
  • Oklahoma State University, OK  
  • South Dakota State University, SD 
  • Troy University, AL
  • Schreiner University, TX
  • University of Texas San Antonio, TX

*To learn how to become one of our training locations please email: 

 Afrs.ahfa.studentapplications@us.af.mil 

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS RECEIVE* 

  • Up to 12-15 flight hours 
  • Housing and meals during training 
  • Transportation to/from training location 
  • Classroom training (ground school) 
  • Flight simulator training 
  • All training is provided by FAA Certified Flight Instructors 
  • Access to university recreation facilities 
  • Mentorship from Air Force aviators  

*All items funded by USAF except:

  • FAA Class III Med Certificate
  • Luggage during travel
  • Personal driving to/from university assigned session

Contact us

Please direct program questions to:

Afrs.ahfa.studentapplications@us.af.mil

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